Originally we had intended to complete the walk over 9 days from the 29th of May until the 6th of June. However, this would have meant that we would need to average at just over 19 miles every day.
Even though we are all ambitious and wanted to complete the path all in one go, it doesn't seem possible for the family to do it in such a short time, so we have changed the itinerary a little.
Now, in the weeks leading up to half-term break, we are going to spend the weekends completing sections of the walk starting in Prestatyn so that when half-term comes around, we'll already have quite a few miles under our belts.
This weekend's plan is:
Saturday - Prestatyn to Bodfari (13 miles)
Sunday - Bodfari to Clwyd Gate (11 miles)
Friday, 14 May 2010
Thursday, 13 May 2010
The Offa's Dyke Path
The Offa's Dyke Path is a national trail which traverses the length of Wales, roughly along the English-Welsh border. It was officially opened in 1971, and it's the forth of 15 national trails that have been formed in England and Wales.
Map courtesy of Contours Walking Holidays www.contours.co.uk
In parts it follows the length of 1200-year old earthwork which the name of the trail comes from. Offa was the king of Mercia from 757AD-796AD, in an area today known as the English Midlands. It is believed that the dyke was built to protect Mercia's border with Powys, and the workforce required has been estimated at 5000 men.
The trail itself is diverse in nature. It travels through the Clwydian Hills, along canals and besides the Severn and Wye rivers, over the Shropshire Hills and the Black Mountains.
It is 177 miles (285km) of amazing walking, with picturesque and varied terrain.
Map courtesy of Contours Walking Holidays www.contours.co.uk
In parts it follows the length of 1200-year old earthwork which the name of the trail comes from. Offa was the king of Mercia from 757AD-796AD, in an area today known as the English Midlands. It is believed that the dyke was built to protect Mercia's border with Powys, and the workforce required has been estimated at 5000 men.
The trail itself is diverse in nature. It travels through the Clwydian Hills, along canals and besides the Severn and Wye rivers, over the Shropshire Hills and the Black Mountains.
It is 177 miles (285km) of amazing walking, with picturesque and varied terrain.
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